Pro-life activists are taking a stand for 40 days

A man knelt silently in prayer on the sidewalk in El Paso. Others prayed alongside him, but his heart, partly broken but still full of hope, was focused on the building that was the reason they were there.

He was praying for those inside: the employees, the patients and the innocents who were in dire danger just by being there. The place was the Hill Top Women’s Reproductive Clinic ... an abortion clinic. The man’s heart cried out for those who were unable to cry out for themselves yet. He prayed for a change of heart in those who held so much power over those who had none; that they’d become protectors of innocent life instead of destroyers. He reached out in love for all involved, recognizing the value of every life; desiring a better path for everyone, both born and unborn. He had faith that his prayers would be answered someday, but had no idea when. He had absolutely no reason to think it would be today. Still, he knelt and prayed.

Then the door to the clinic opened. A young woman stepped out. She’d gone into the clinic earlier. Her face was tear stained. She was sobbing; despair, pain and countless other emotions visible on her face. But she didn’t walk to her car. She walked toward the sidewalk and the man on his knees.

He looked up, not sure what was going to happen, but committed to serve however he could. She came closer and he could hear her sobs, violent; shaking her body. She stopped in front of him, clearly trying to compose herself. Then, giving up the effort, she blurted out, “I couldn’t do it! I couldn’t kill my baby!”

The tears started flowing again, but, this time, it seemed that relief was at the forefront of the other emotions battling inside her. The man was no longer on his knees, nor were the others as they rallied to this woman in need. They surrounded her with love to let her know that she wasn’t alone. Fear would come, of course, as she wondered what to do now, but these people would be there to help her with all that, too.

In spite of what pro-choice groups claim about them, these people care about much more than making sure babies are born. They serve in pro-life organizations that shelter pregnant women in need, provide support should they decide to keep their children or assist with placement services if they decide to give them up for adoption. Some even provide counseling and job placement assistance for abortion workers who want to get out of the industry. These are the people who’d now be there unfailingly for this woman.

This really happened on Day One of 40 Days Of Life, a campaign focused on opposing abortion through prayer and fasting, community outreach and a constant vigil maintained by volunteers in front of these abortion facilities for 40 days, from Sept. 26 to Nov. 4.

These people make a major difference by their commitment to their principles and dedication to a higher calling based in love. You can join them or see just who they really are instead of believing the false stories told about them by pro-choice sources any day of the week in front of the abortion facilities in both El Paso and Santa Theresa or go to www.40daysforlife.com to find a gathering near you. I guarantee you’ll be very surprised who these people are. The love they exhibit will catch you off guard and might even inspire you. It’s inspired me.

Randy Lynch writes The Midnight Ride Blog at midnightride.co and is the co-founder of the New Mexico Conservative Activist Network. Contact him at midnightridenm@gmail.com.